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Animal Activist Charged for Giving Water to Pigs

3/26/2026

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Anita Krajnc, an Ontario animal rights activist, faces a mischief charge for giving water to pigs in a truck headed to a slaughterhouse.
The June protest included Krajnc and a friend confronting the truck driver, Jeffrey Veldjesgraaf.
Farm owner Eric Van Boekel filed a police complaint, saying protests are fine but not interference with property.
Krajnc remains defiant and says she will continue providing water to the pigs despite challenges.

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Story summary

Anita Krajnc, an Ontario animal rights activist, faces a mischief charge for giving water to pigs in a truck headed to a slaughterhouse.
The June protest included Krajnc and a friend confronting the truck driver, Jeffrey Veldjesgraaf.
Farm owner Eric Van Boekel filed a police complaint, saying protests are fine but not interference with property.
Krajnc remains defiant and says she will continue providing water to the pigs despite challenges.